Shikisai-no-Oka & Blue Pond Tour: Flower Fields & Scenic Drive

A single road in Biei dips and rises like a roller coaster, with no actual track.

This full-day tour from Sapporo visits four Hokkaido landmarks: the undulating Roller Coaster Road in Biei, the turquoise-blue Shirogane Pond surrounded by submerged birch trees, seasonal flower fields at either Shikisai-no-Oka or Farm Tomita depending on the day of the week, and Ningle Terrace, a forest of handcrafted artisan cottages. A live guide in English, Japanese or Chinese leads the route. Optional buffet lunch with or without ice cream is available at checkout. The tour runs nine to ten hours including travel time and adjusts for weather and traffic.

Step-by-step itinerary

Scenic drive and flower fields visit

• Drive along Roller Coaster Road
• Visit Shirogane Blue Pond
• Explore Shikisai-no-Oka or Farm Tomita
• Optional lunch at Blue Pond area
• Visit Ningle Terrace handcraft village

The experience

How do you fit four distinct Hokkaido landscapes into a single day from Sapporo? The answer is the route itself. You start on Roller Coaster Road in Biei, a real road that rises and falls so steeply it feels like a theme park ride, with views across rolling hills and open farmland. The drive alone is the draw for photographers, especially in summer and autumn when the fields are at their fullest. From there you move to Shirogane Blue Pond, where the water holds a vivid turquoise color from natural minerals in the ground, and larch and birch trees stand half-submerged along the shore: a setting so otherworldly it stops most visitors for an hour just to walk the paths and shoot photographs.

The flower fields come next, and which one you see depends on the day you book. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday tours head to Shikisai-no-Oka, where rolling hills are planted in lavender, sunflowers and marigolds with views toward the Daisetsuzan Mountains. You can walk the gardens or ride a flower cart if you want to stay seated. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday tours go to Farm Tomita instead, famous for its lavender fields and a café serving lavender ice cream. Both operate from June 1 through October 8, so the flowers change with the season. Lunch is optional at checkout. You can add a buffet with or without ice cream, or skip it entirely.

The tour ends at Ningle Terrace in Furano, a cluster of small wooden cottages set into the forest, each one an artisan workshop where you can make a handcrafted souvenir: candles, wooden items, and other pieces you walk away with. The whole day runs nine to ten hours with travel time built in. A guide in English, Japanese or Chinese leads the route. The schedule shifts for weather and traffic, and late arrivals are not refunded.

What’s included

• Admission to Shikisai-no-Oka (or Farm Tomita depending on the day).
• access to Ningle Terrace for handcrafting.
• a live guide in your choice of English, Japanese or Chinese.
• optional buffet lunch with or without ice cream at checkout.

Options for this experience

3 options

Without lunch-icecream includeGuide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 08:00

Buffet, excluding honeydew melonGuide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 08:00

Lunch and ice creamGuide in English, Japanese or Chinese · 08:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish, Chinese and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TrevoTour Travels

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see four distinct Hokkaido landscapes in one day and don't mind a full schedule with travel time. The fixed route and day-of-week alternation between flower fields means you choose your departure date based on which field appeals to you, and the optional lunch lets you control the pace of the afternoon.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Japanese and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Roller Coaster Road and why does it feel like a ride?

Roller Coaster Road in Biei is a real stretch of highway with dramatic ups and downs caused by its undulating terrain, creating the sensation of a thrilling ride as you drive it. The surrounding countryside of rolling hills and open fields makes it a popular stop for photographers, especially during summer and autumn.

Why is Blue Pond turquoise, and can you walk around it?

Shirogane Blue Pond gets its vivid turquoise color from natural minerals in the water. You can stroll along designated paths and observation points around the shore, where larch and birch trees stand partially submerged, making it ideal for photography and quiet reflection.

Which flower field will I visit, and does it matter what day I book?

The tour alternates between two fields based on the day of the week. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays go to Shikisai-no-Oka, with lavender, sunflowers and marigolds across rolling hills. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays visit Farm Tomita, renowned for lavender fields and a café with lavender ice cream. Both operate June 1 through October 8.

What happens at Ningle Terrace, and do I make something to take home?

Ningle Terrace is a forest setting of small wooden cottages, each hosting an artisan workshop where you can create handcrafted items like candles or wooden pieces. You walk away with the souvenir you make, and the lantern-lit pathways give the whole place a fairy-tale atmosphere.

Is lunch included, and what are my options?

Lunch is optional and chosen at checkout. You can add a buffet meal with or without ice cream, or skip lunch entirely. The tour includes one hour for lunch at Blue Pond if you select a meal option.